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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 174.69 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 174.69 and 110.31 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 174.69 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/174.69 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 174.69 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 19,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.05/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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